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WALKING OUT: Bomer & Wiggins Commit To A Simplistic Script With Vast Depth
WALKING OUT: Bomer & Wiggins Commit To A Simplistic Script With Vast Depth

Walking Out, by the Smith twins, is an unrelenting and beautifully shot story of a father and son surviving in the brutal Montana wilderness.

GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS: An Inside Hockey Sports Comedy
GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS: An Inside Hockey Sports Comedy

Jay Baruchel steps behind the camera for cult sports comedy sequel Goon: Last Of The Enforcers, and forgets what makes the original special.

FLATLINERS: Some Things Should Stay in the 90s
FLATLINERS: Some Things Should Stay In The 90s

Flatliners is a terrible remake of an already bad movie, whose basis is genuinely interesting but the vision poorly conceived.

WAR DOGS: Of Men, By Men, For Men
WAR DOGS: Of Men, By Men, For Men

War Dogs is a hyper-masculine film that, offensively but not surprisingly, uses its main female character simply as a plot device.

GERALD'S GAME: Yet Another Exemplary King Adaptation
GERALD’S GAME: Yet Another Exceptional King Adaptation

Mike Flanagan’s Gerald’s Game, though not quite as dark as its source material, still showcases his talent for immersive horror film-making.

TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN: The Past Determines The Future
TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN: The Past Determines The Future

We analyze some of the interpretations of Twin Peaks: The Return, the dreamlike sequel series to David Lynch’s early ’90s TV show.

STRONG ISLAND: A Haunting Look at Loss, Race, and the Justice System
STRONG ISLAND: A Haunting Look At Loss, Race & The Justice System

How might a predominately white community wield its power to dismiss a black life? The documentary Strong Island offers unsettling answers.

BLADE RUNNER 2049: The Sci-Fi Spectacle You've Always Dreamed of
BLADE RUNNER 2049: The Sci-Fi Spectacle You’ve Always Dreamed Of

Blade Runner 2049 is a blockbuster with brains, heart and an abundance of style, that will certainly reward repeat viewings.

SAW V: A Disconnected And Painful Overkill
SAW V: A Disconnected & Painful Overkill

With Saw V, the Saw franchise firmly waved goodbye to logic, with plot contrivances that make the film closer to sci-fi than horror.

THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE: Third Time…Barely Works
THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE: Third Time…Barely Works

While The Lego Ninjago movie is heartwarming and fun, its setting is problematic, and the franchise is becoming painfully formulaic.

LAST FLAG FLYING: Momentarily Enjoyable, But Ultimately Forgettable
LAST FLAG FLYING: Momentarily Enjoyable, But Ultimately Forgettable

Last Flag Flying is an experience that likely won’t stay with you for long, but it is pleasant enough viewing to recommend a watch.

DIFFERENT FLOWERS: A Realistic Depiction of Sisterly Love and The Importance of Independence
DIFFERENT FLOWERS: A Realistic Depiction Of Sisterly Love

Equal parts funny and realistic, Different Flowers is a wonderful love letter to the Midwest, and the strength of familial love.

LITERALLY, RIGHT BEFORE AARON: An Impressive Romantic Comedy Debut
LITERALLY, RIGHT BEFORE AARON: An Impressive Romantic Comedy Debut

Literally, Right Before Aaron is a hugely entertaining romantic comedy which doesn’t shy away from the awkward realities of real life.

ABUNDANT ACREAGE AVAILABLE: A Simple Film Of Great Depth
ABUNDANT ACREAGE AVAILABLE: A Simple Film Of Great Depth

Abundant Acreage Available is a simple package of meditation about life and death you will be thinking about long after the film has ended.

BEACH RATS: Terrific Film- Just Don't Call It "Moonwhite"
BEACH RATS: Terrific Film- Just Don’t Call It “Moonwhite”

Beach Rats may have a lot of superficial similarities with Moonlight, but director Eliza Hittman’s film is a triumph in its own right.